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In today’s show Tom discusses the presidential candidacy of Beto O’Rourke, shares the latest updates about the New Zealand mosque shooting and the local response to Chelsea Clinton’s vigil attendance. Also in today’s show Tom highlights the growing situation with the college admissions scandal where actors and business executives paid to have their kids admitted to top-end colleges. Guests include Reed Galen, Joe Concha, and Carl Cannon.

In today’s show Tom takes a look at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ panel at the SXSW festival, shares the latest from the White House, the latest resolution in the house, and reactions to President Trump’s fiscal budget. Guests include Charles Lipson, John Della Volpe, Phil Wegmann, and A.B. Stoddard.

In today’s show Tom gives an investigative look into the breakdown of the summit earlier this week over nuclear aspirations between President Trump and Chairman Kim. Plus the Michael Cohen ‘Trump Dump’ in congressional hearings this past week, and a look at the fiercely contested Chicago mayoral race. Guests include Dr. Charles Lipson, A.B. Stoddard, Phil Wegman, and John Kass.

Tom Bevan (12/23/18): In this week’s episode, Tom investigates the causes, and interprets solutions to the latest partial government shutdown and its effects on the economy. Also in today’s show Tom explains some of the reasoning behind the surprise resignation of General Mattis and a retrospective look at 2018. Guests include AB Stoddard, David Craig, Steve Porter, and Charlie Hurt.

Tom Bevan (12/02/18): Tom explores the historical narrative of late President Bush, his life, and legacy. Also in today’s show Tom explains the significance of President Trump’s meeting at the G20 Summit, the Illinois budget crisis, and the latest from the swamp. Guests include Carl Cannon, AB Stoddard, Sarah Chamberlain, and Adam Schuester.

Tom Bevan Show (9/9/18) John Kass / Carl Cannon / Charles Lipson –

On a new episode of the Tom Bevan Show, Tom talks to Carl Cannon (Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics) about the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. Also in today’s show Dr. Charles Lipson (Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago) joins the program to talk about the media frenzy surrounding excerpts from Bob Woodward’s scathing new book. John Kass (Columnist for the Chicago Tribune) joins the show to talk about his candidacy for Chicago mayor.

On a new episode of the Tom Bevan Show, Tom talks to Carl Cannon (Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics) about EPA Chief Scott Pruitt’s resignation and the 213,000 new jobs created under the Trump administration. Also in today’s show Peter Berkowitz (Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution).

On a new episode of the Tom Bevan Show, Tom talks to Dr. Charles Lipson (Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago) about President Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Also in today’s show John Kass (Columnist for the Chicago Tribune), and Carl Cannon (Washington Bureau Chief for RealClearPolitics).

Tom Bevan (04-08) GUESTS: A.B. Stoddard- Associate Editor at RealClearPolitics – TOPICS – The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China. David Byler – Elections Analyst at Weekly Standard – TOPICS – The approval rating of President Trump and the impact it could have on November elections. Dr. Charles Lipson – Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and contributor to RealClearPolitics – TOPICS – President Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria.

Tom Bevan (01/21) Guests: Caitlin Huey-Burns – Associate Editor at RealClearPolitics​ – TOPICS – discusses the current Government shutdown, who is to blame, and what will come from this shutdown. Byron York – Washington Examiner – TOPICS – updates the multiple investigations into the Trump administration and possible Russian influence in the 2016 election. Sean Davis – The Federalist – TOPICS – Trump’s ‘Fakie’ Awards were given out this past week. President Trump announced his Top 11 list of media missteps outgoing Arizona Senator, Jeff Flake took to the floor in opposition of the Trump attack on the media and offered his own points of light which included a comparison of Trump to Russian dictator, Joseph Stalin. Carl Cannon – Washington Bureau Chief of RealClearPolitics – TOPICS – President Trump was given a clean bill of health by the same Navy doctor that reviewed President Obama’s annual health checkup. Some members of the media have expressed concern that the results are not entirely accurate, President Trump has been listed as just one pound under the official obese mark, which has caused this newest scandal to be known as “The Girther Movement.”

Tom Bevan (12/24) Guests: A.B. Stoddard – Associate Editor at RealClearPolitics​ – TOPICS – Donald Trump and his Christmas miracle of signing into law his GOP tax reform. Caitlin Huey-Burns – National Political Reporter for RealClearPolitics – TOPICS – The Democrats unification against President Trump and the assessment of the successes and failures from a political standpoint. Reed Galen – Chief Strategist of the Serve America Movement – TOPICS – A cumulative assessment of the first year of the Trump Presidency. ​Kristen McQueary – Chicago Tribune Editorial Board – TOPICS – Kristen gives an in depth evaluation of Gov. Bruce Rauner and Mayor Rahm Emmanuel.

Tom Bevan (12/17) Guests: A.B. Stoddard – Associate Editor at RealClearPolitics​ – TOPICS – Alabama elected Democrat, Doug Jones in a tight race against scandal plagued republican candidate, Roy Moore. Dr. Charles Lipson – Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and contributor to RealClearPolitics – TOPICS – Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said on Wednesday he has seen no reason to fire special prosecutor Robert Mueller thus far. James Arkin ​- Congressional Reporter for RealClearPolitics – TOPICS – The Tax Bill – Will it happen? Will it Work? What does it mean to Americans? Steve Cortes – Fox News contributor and former Trump campaign operative – TOPICS – Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel took to the Steven Colbert show this past week to launch what some have described as a “distraction” to the problems in the city of Chicago.